Best available WR in 2026 NFL Draft: Updated results, top prospects still on board originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NFL Draft has arrived. No more conjecture or hypothetical.
Five months of preparations and the biggest job interview in the world will now become real. Viewers have become accustomed to certain similarities. The best quarterbacks, edge rushers, offensive linemen and cornerbacks are towards the top, while running backs, safeties and linebackers are less prioritized at the top.
In 2026, they throw out almost all the positional tendencies and trends. Wide Receiver is one of the strengths of this draft. There are no Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson in this draft.
However, there could be quite a few Puka Nakua or JSN. While this draft lacks some of the bigger, can't miss evaluations, there are starters to be had in this draft. It will come down to flavors.
What is your team looking for? There are deep threats, dangerous slot receivers as well as possession receivers throughout this draft. Best available WR in 2026 NFL Draft Name SchoolHTWTRangePick TeamCarnell TateOhio St6'3195Rd 14TitansJordyn TysonASU6'2200Rd 18SaintsMakai LemonUSC5'11195Rd 1-220EaglesOmar Cooper JrIndiana6'0204Rd 1-230JetsDenzel BostonWashington6'4210Rd 2-339BrownsKC ConcepcionTexas A&M5'11190Rd 2-324BrownsChris BellLouisville6'2204Rd 2-394DolphinsChris Brazzell IITennessee6'5200Rd 2-3Germie BernardAlabama6'1204Rd 2-347SteelersElijah SurrattIndiana6'2213Rd 2-3115RavensMalachi FieldsNotre Dame6'4222Rd 2-374GiantsZachariah BranchGeorgia5'10180Rd 2-379FalconsSkyler BellUConn6'0185Rd 2-3Ted HurstGeorgia St6'3195Rd 2-484BuccaneersAntoinio WilliamsClemson5'11190Rd 2-471CommandersJeff CaldwellCincinnati6'5215Rd 3-4Deion BurksOklahoma5'9188Rd 3-4Ja'Kobi LaneUSC6'4200Rd 3-480RavensBryce LanceNDSU6'3209Rd 3-4CJ DanielsMiami6'2205Rd 3-5Cyrus AllenCincinnati5'11180Rd 3-5De'Zhaun StriblingOle Miss6'2210Rd 3-53349ersBrenen ThompsonMississippi St5'9170Rd 3-5105ChargersKevin Coleman JrMissouri5'11180Rd 3-5Eric McAlisterTCU6'3205Rd 4-6Eric RiversGT5'11180Rd 4-6Reggie VirgilTexas Tech6'3190Rd 4-6Caleb DouglasTexas Tech6'4205Rd 4-675DolphinsAaron Anderson LSU5'8188Rd 4-6J.
Michael SturdivantFlorida6'2213Rd 4-6Tyren Montgomery John Carroll6'3195Rd 5-7Chase RobertsBYU6'4210Rd 5-7Zavion ThomasLSU5'10192Rd 5-789BearsKendrick LawKentucky6'0205Rd 5-7Colbie YoungGeorgia6'4215Rd 5-7Noah ThomasGeorgia6'5205Rd 5-7Dane KeyNebraska6'3210Rd 5-7Kaden WetjenIowa5'9196Rd 5-7121SteelersJosh CameronBaylor6'1224Rd 5-7Social media reactions to WR selections in 2026 NFL DraftWith the 121st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, we select WR Kaden Wetjen. pic.twitter.com/0uiTTIXZxh— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 25, 2026With the 115th overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Ravens select WR Elijah Sarratt.NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/i7xWqGRpbG— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026If you liked Tez Johnson last year you will LOVE Mississippi St. WR Brenen Thompson- 5’9- 164 lbs (Tez is 154)- 4.26 40 yd dash w/ a top speed of 23.95 mph (T-5th all time)2025 stats:- 57 REC- 1054 YDS (school record)- 18.5 YPR- 7 total TDs- 17.9 yd aDOT- 5… pic.twitter.com/xPHmUw9FC1— OTL (@otl_ff) April 8, 2026THE PICK IS IN ✉️With the 94th overall pick in the #NFLDraft, the @MiamiDolphins select Chris Bell. pic.twitter.com/hvf4IX4lAs— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) April 25, 2026With the 89th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears select Zavion Thomas, WR from LSU. pic.twitter.com/jbk2MEEGyM— Preme Football (@premefootball) April 25, 2026Welcome to the Krewe, Ted Hurst 🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/knh3pJoKD2— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 25, 2026Adding some Brazzell dazzle@budlight | #NFLDRAFTpic.twitter.com/rvhcJ20DLB— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 25, 2026With the No. 80 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @Ravens select Ja'Kobi Lane.NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/T3p8avOIdw— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026Zachariah Branch is staying in Georgia 🍑The Falcons select the former Bulldogs WR at No. 79 overall. pic.twitter.com/RXubcNXdnH— ESPN (@espn) April 25, 2026Got another Red Raider 👊With the 75th pick, we have selected Caleb Douglas from @TexasTechFBpic.twitter.com/gIWMtyu4jV— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 25, 2026The Giants just got a DAWG in Notre Dame's Malachi Fields pic.twitter.com/g7HOJe6o0M— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) April 25, 2026Time to Raise Hail, Tone.Welcome to the Washington @Commanders, Antonio Williams!#ALLIN | #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/m4yKIvh3Xt— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 25, 2026Ja'Kobi Lane is the best available WR according to ESPN's draft tracker. Alabama WR Germie Bernard is headed to Pittsburgh 😤Steelers continue to add to a revamped WR room pic.twitter.com/2IpmSY0JlG— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026With the No. 47 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @steelers select Germie Bernard.NFL Draft on NF